Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Pensioner Identity Card by Pensioner Portal

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Pensioner Identity Card by Pensioner Portal

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

(Central Civil Pensioners)

Last updated/Reviewed: 04.11.2013

GENERAL (Pensioner Identity Card)

D.1 Whether any Identity Card is issued to Pensioners?

Identity Card to Pensioners is issued by the respective Ministry/Department/Office. The format of Identity Card has been revised vide OM No 41/21/2000-P&PW(D) dated 25.7.2013.

D.2 Is a Pensioners’ Identity Card (PIC) required to be issued to those who have been permanently absorbed in PSU/Autonomous Bodies?

No. Instructions issued by this Department cover only the retired/retiring Central Government employees. On permanent absorption in a PSU , the employee severe their connections with the Government and are treated as employees of the PSU in which they are absorbed.

D.3 Who will issue Pensioners’ Identity Card to Retired All India Service Officers?

The pensioners’ Identity Card is issued by the Department in which the employee last worked. Therefore, in the case of IAS officer retiring while on Central deputation, the Identity Card may be issued by concerned Ministry / Department. In case of officer retiring from State Government, the Identity Card may be issued by the concerned State Government.

D.8 Whether Pensioners’ Identity Card can be issued to retired employees covered under NPS.

The concerned Ministries / Departments may issue Pensioners’ Identity Card (PIC) to retired NPS employees in the format prescribed under OM No 41/21/2000-P&PW(D) dated 25.7.2013